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San Diego Police Department Public Information Officer Lt. Brent Williams used the incident as a reminder to the public to be aware of emergency vehicles on the road.

“We don’t want that emergency vehicle to have to swerve through traffic,” he said.

Williams added that calmly pulling over for emergency vehicles when their lights and sirens are activated is the law.

“So we don’t want them to be involved in an accident with any other vehicles on the roadway that may slow them to get to where they’re going,” he said. “Please slow down and move out of the way and allow emergency personnel to move through because they’re potentially going to save a life.”

Although not involved in the crash, AMR officials reinforced Williams’ message.

“When you hear and see an emergency vehicle approaching from behind with its lights flashing, it’s important that everyone pull over to the right as quickly and safely as possible,” AMR government and public affairs manager Madeleine Baudoin said. “Doing so allows first responders to rapidly reach victims in critical times of need.

The crash is currently under investigation. NBC San Diego reported that it was unclear if anyone was hurt in the incident.

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